To provide independent audit and compliance monitoring support relating to Technical Services, contracted activities and regulatory compliance assurance.
The role supports the execution of the Compliance Monitoring Programme by enhancing oversight capability in technical domains and ensuring effective compliance with EU ATM/ANS regulatory requirements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Audit Planning, Preparation and Execution
- Lead and/or conduct internal compliance audits and inspections across Technical Services and other relevant domains.
- Plan and execute risk-based audits in accordance with the Compliance Monitoring Programme and annual oversight schedule.
- Define audit scope, objectives, criteria and methodologies aligned with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
- Perform detailed document reviews, system assessments, interviews and verification of audit evidence.
- Assess compliance of CNS systems, technical services, infrastructure and related operational activities against regulatory, organisational and contractual requirements.
- Assess compliance with applicable regulations including:
- EU Regulation 2017/373
- Part-IS (EU 2023/203)
- ATM/ANS systems and certification requirements (EU 2023/1768 & 2023/1769).
- Identify, document and classify audit findings in accordance with CMF procedures.
- Independently review and validate Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Plans, ensuring adequacy and effectiveness.
- Monitor and verify implementation of corrective actions and support closure of NCRs.
- Recommend follow-up audits where required.
- Conduct compliance audits and inspections of contracted technical service providers and vendors.
- Verify compliance with contractual, regulatory, safety and quality requirements.
- Support oversight activities aligned with contracted activities governance processes.
- Monitor and assess new and revised regulations and standards relevant to Technical Services.
- Support regulatory implementation activities including:
- Impact assessments
- Compliance matrices
- Implementation planning
- Ensure traceability between regulatory requirements and compliance evidence.
- Prepare audit reports, technical assessments and compliance summaries in accordance with the CMM.
- Provide input to the Compliance Review Board, Management Review and Executive/Board reporting.
- Support analysis of NCR trends, audit results and systemic issues.
- Maintain and manage audit records, findings and associated documentation within DAAMS and compliance systems.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of audit tracking, reporting and compliance monitoring processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve audit methodologies, oversight techniques and compliance processes.
- Support continuous improvement of the Compliance Monitoring Function in line with ISO9001 principles.
- Liaise with Technical Services, Compliance Focal Points, management personnel and external stakeholders (e.g. IAA, contractors).
- Support cross-functional coordination of audit activities and regulatory implementation.
- Perform all duties independently and impartially, in accordance with the CMM.
- Adhere to professional standards, audit ethics and confidentiality requirements.
- Complete all required training relevant to the role.
- Attend internal and external meetings, forums and workgroups as required.
- Support the Safety Directorate as required.
- Perform any other duties appropriate to the role.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills
Essential:
- Level 7 qualification (or higher) in a relevant technical, quality, compliance, audit or assurance discipline.
- Significant experience in auditing, compliance monitoring, quality assurance, regulatory oversight or similar assurance function.
- Experience auditing or assessing compliance of technical systems, technical services, infrastructure or operational processes within a regulated environment.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks within a regulated environment.
- Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action validation.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and IT skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of ATM/ANS operations, CNS, contracted activities oversight or aviation regulatory frameworks.
- Knowledge of EU ATM/ANS regulations (e.g. 2017/373) and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in aviation, telecommunications, cyber security, utilities, rail, defence, energy, pharmaceutical or other regulated technical environments.
- Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO19011 auditing standards.
- Experience in oversight of contracted activities and vendor management.
- Knowledge of Safety, Security and Quality Management Systems.
- Experience in regulatory implementation and compliance management.
- Training delivery or facilitation experience.
Applications (Cover letter & CV), giving full details of experience and suitability for the position, should be emailed to the Human Resources Directorate at [email protected] no later than 16:00hrs on Monday 9th November 2026.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must have the right to work and live in the EU.
AirNav Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer